Foreigners see Japan's empty houses as a way to be homeowners for as little as $23,000. Moving there allows them a more adventurous and affordable life. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec CPI likely hit 18-month low, fuelling steady view on BOJ
Japan's consumer inflation rate likely decelerated in December for a second month in a row to hit the lowest in 1-1/2 years, thanks to smaller increases in food prices and diminishing energy costs, a ...
A Japanese domestic flight returns to airport with crack on a cockpit window. No injuries reported.
An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and reports. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Embassy in Tokyo criticizes Japan’s message to Taiwanese president-elect
The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has reacted angrily to Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko's congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te. ( read original story ...)
North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan says
The launch on Sunday appeared to have been the first such test of 2024. TOKYO -- North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Sunday afternoon, Japan’s Defense Ministry said. The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Intelligence Satellite
A rocket carrying the latest addition to Japan’s network of spy satellites took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan around 1:44 p.m. local time Friday. The rocket was co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Don’t Assume China Will Ease Crypto Restrictions Anytime Soon
China made clear its stance on cryptocurrency with a crackdown that began in late 2017. That's unlikely to change.
Japan to double budget reserves for earthquake relief – PM Kishida
Japan's government plans to double budget reserves to 1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) for earthquake relief in the next fiscal year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday. Kishida announced the ...
Japan’s Kishida visits quake-hit region as concerns rise about diseases in evacuation centers
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the country’s north-central region of Noto for the first time since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes to alleviate growing concern about slow relief work ... ( read original story ...)
China opposes Japan’s congratulatory message to Taiwan president-elect
The Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday that it "resolutely opposed" Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa's statement congratulating Taiwan's new president-elect Lai Ching-te. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires possible ballistic missile, Japan says
SEOUL, Jan 14 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea said. A projectile believed to be the missile has already fallen, according to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Footages of 2011 earthquake in Japan recirculate after 2024 jolt
A video compilation depicting scenes from an earthquake has been shared on social media with a false claim it shows impacts of a powerful tremor that struck the western coast of Japan in January 2024. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal
Japanese firm Fujitsu is once again in the spotlight as victims of the Post Office scandal question what role it played. More than 900 Post Office branch managers were convicted when faulty accounting software made it look as though money had gone missing from their sites. That software, named Horizon, had been developed by Fujitsu. ( ...
MLB star Shohei Ohtani visits US Embassy in Japan, gets visa for dog
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel posted photos on X showing a mock enlarged version of the document for a photo opportunity. ( read original story ...)
All Nippon Airways Boeing 737-800 turns back after crack found in cockpit window during domestic flight in Japan
A domestic flight of Japan's All Nippon Airways returns to its departure airport after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Judgement at Tokyo by Gary J Bass review — Japan’s wicked war crimes
The Tokyo trials were unsound and incompetent, argues this important book – but victor’s justice was necessary: millions died at Japanese hands ... ( read original story ...)